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ABOUT ODELL BREWING

Since 1989, the culture of family and collaboration has thrived, fostering a brewery full of beer-centric people. It is this passion for beer that inspires Odell Brewing to create quality, hand-crafted and innovative brews. Odell Brewing is committed to providing exceptional service to its customers while making positive contributions to their co-workers and community through its outreach and charitable giving programs. In 2015, Odell sold the majority of the company to its co-workers (now co-owners) in a combined management buyout and Employee Stock Ownership Program.

Our collective leadership and independence empower us to build a culture of ownership where we contribute, educate, and innovate, while keeping Colorado at our core. Always Better. 

POSITION SUMMARY

The Brewing and Cellar Technician will provide day-to-day responsibility in the effective and safe process of brewing and cellar operations.  All Production Team members at OBC should regularly demonstrate dynamic flexibility and a desire to deliver assistance in all areas of the plant to get the job done.  

This position includes a rotating shift, including night (with pay differential), and weekend work.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Cellar Functions

• Responsible for centrifuge operation, carbonation, dry hopping, adjunct additions, fermentation monitoring, and environmental cleaning

• Mix and blend raw materials, water, and other necessary ingredients per recipe

• Clean and sanitize the fermentation vessels, processing equipment, and associated environment

• Provide support of yeast monitoring, harvesting, and pitching functions

• Operation of flash pasteurizer and barrel work

Brewhouse Functions

• Ensure the quality of wort production by coordinating the day-to-day, on-shift brewing processes, both independently and within a team environment

• Clean the brewing vessels, processing equipment, and associated environment

  • Includes Hop Cooler and Malt Handling Room

• Weigh and stage raw materials for Brewhouse and Cellar consumption in a timely and organized manner

  • Includes raw material preparation for pilot facilities

Generally

• Be committed to cleanliness and cleaning throughout all production areas of the brewery
• Adhere to all safety and quality standards and practices

• Adheres to code of conduct

• Follow existing policies, practices, and procedures according to established SOPs

• Work with the team to 

  • Identify issues to improve processes

  • Address problems as they arise 

  • Troubleshoot and report any mechanical issues

  • Provide general process equipment maintenance as necessary

• Supports new ideas and helps to implement them

  • Identifies and reports quality or efficiency concerns

  • Contribute to the development and improvement of the team 

  • Committed to continuing education to enhance competency and ability to innovate, improve, and increase efficiency of the Brewing and Cellar Teams

• Attend and participate in company and team meetings

• Assist with inventory control processes both physically and digitally (SAP)

• Create and cultivate an inclusive environment for co-workers, customers, and community members

EXPERIENCE/SKILLS REQUIRED

• At least 21 years of age
• 2-5 year’s experience in professional brewing is preferred
• Knowledge of automated and semi-automated brewing processes
• Demonstrated experience and passion to adhere to cleanliness and quality standards
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Mathematical and reasoning skills
• An aptitude to learn and adhere to safety standards
• Flexibility and availability to regularly rotate schedule between morning, evening, and overnight shifts, weekend and holiday availability is required
• The ability to maintain proper hygiene associated with working in a food production environment
• Demonstrate multitasking, prioritization and adaptability in a rapidly changing environment
• Operate a forklift, powered walk behind, and scissor lift in a safe and efficient manner